Rocky Mountain Gardening Short Course Certificate

Ready to transform your garden? Join our hybrid course designed just for Front Range growers. Gain practical knowledge of Colorado’s ecology and learn to grow stunning native plants despite the region’s short growing season and extreme weather. This course is perfect for aspiring horticulturists or anyone wanting a beautiful, resilient garden. Some gardening experience is helpful, but all levels of gardeners are welcome!


Course Highlights


  • Benefit from both self-paced learning and live interaction with instructors

  • Complete all three in-person sessions to earn the certificate

  • Each class begins with a Q&A

  • Expert instruction with horticulture staff, CSU extension agents, landscape professionals and Master Gardeners.

  • Six on-demand instructional videos between sessions (9 hours 45 minutes)

  • Three in-person Friday morning sessions


    • In-Person Session #1 at York Street: Landscapes Made for Colorado - Get the big picture of your possibilities.


    Friday, April 17, 2026, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


    On-Demand instructional videos:


    Rocky Mountain Horticulture I (3 hours)


    Waterwise Horticulture for the Western Landscape (35 min)


    Soils 101 (45 min)



    In-Person Session #2 at York Street: Gardening for Resiliency in Colorado - Learn the details for success.


    Friday, May 1, 2026, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


    On-Demand instructional videos:


    Gardener's Ecology (2 hours)


    Basic's of Pruning (25 min)


    Colorado Ecosystems (3 hours)


    Perennials for the Front Range (optional additional viewing)



    In-Person Session #3 at York Street: Native Plants for Colorado -Add your personal touch.


    Friday, May 15, 2026, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.



    Attendance Policy for Certificate: Attendance at the three live sessions is required to earn your certificate.



    Price: $200, $170 member


    Location: York Street


    Instructors: Patti O'Neal, Curtis Manning

    Dates + Times

    April 17
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    Audience
    Adults
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